Below are a few excuses you may tell yourself as to why you do not need to do your estate planning. Spoiler alert – you might be very wrong. “I don’t have enough money to need a will” This is one of the most common reasons people don’t have a will. But wills are about […]
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After the Heart Attack: Get Your Estate Planning Done From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That means approximately 790,000 people have a heart attack each year. If you have recently been hospitalized for a cardiac condition or a similar near-miss medical event, then you may be feeling a strong […]
Are Any of These 11 Mistakes Lurking in Your Estate Plan? From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
Below are 11 of the most common mistakes found in estate plans: 1) Lack of Healthcare and Disability Planning. The majority of deaths occur in hospitals or other institutions. Patients may be incapacitated to the point where they can no longer communicate their healthcare wishes. Advance Directives and a Medical Power of Attorney can identify […]
Four Common Myths about Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen
People tend to be drawn to myths and legends. We fall in love with fairy tales and the wild and brave adventures of our beloved hero’s in some of the oldest myths handed down generations. These old wives tales are harmless and fun. However, when the truth gets twisted when it comes to your Estate […]